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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 556.48 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 556.48 and 151.54 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 556.48 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/556.48 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 556.48 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 84,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,328.98/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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